On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 18:00:52 GMT
"Vox Humana" > wrote:

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> "fivsonsmom" > wrote in message
> .com...
> > >
> >
> > Thank you so much! I will try the extra time for rising-- it sure
> > hadn't risen to double it's size, that's for sure. It didn't say that
> > though and I'm not experienced enough to know what to look for really.
> > I will also look for other bread machine yeast. I might try the local
> > "Fresh food market" or the "whole foods grocery" too.
> >
>
> I just suggested the bulk yeast because it has worked very well for me
> and is inexpensive as compared to buying the small sachets at the
> supermarket. You can also buy a small jar of bread machine yeast at the
> supermarket, the price is outrageous. If you do much baking, the bulk
> package is the way to go and it will last for a year or two if properly
> stored.


It bears pointing out that the expiration dates on these packages
apparently presume room-temperature storage or something.

I'm just getting to the last third or so of a brick of SAF Instant that
expired in january of 2002. I keep it in an air-tight container in the
freezer. It hasn't disappointed me yet.